Finance Technology Project Manager

Professional Employment Group of Colorado

MontréalFull-timeMid LevelOn-site

Job Description

Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end delivery of finance systems and accounting technology projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget and in-scope execution Develop detailed project plans including timelines, milestones, dependencies, resource allocation and stakeholder responsibilities Identify and proactively manage risks, issues and blockers, driving timely resolution across Finance, IT, vendors and business partners Translate finance process needs into clearly defined scopes, deliverables, business requirements and success criteria Partner with Finance stakeholders to document current-state and future-state processes, controls, roles and decision points Coordinate implementation activities for accounting and finance platforms such as ERPs, AP automation, EPM, expense management and related systems Lead finance technology workstreams in M&A integration contexts, including process alignment, system onboarding, data readiness, controls mapping and transition planning Support vendor management, including coordinating workplans, deliverables, status reporting, testing and issue resolution Establish clear communication cadences including project updates, working sessions and steering committees Communicate accounting technology concepts in a clear and structured way to both finance and non-finance audiences Coordinate testing, data readiness, cutover planning, release activities and transition to operations and support teams Partner with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of new finance systems, processes and ways of working Apply consistent project management frameworks, tools and documentation aligned with Digital Solutions standards Contribute to the evolution of finance transformation delivery practices, templates and repeatable playbooks Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, transparency, controls and delivery consistency across finance technology initiatives Qualifications :Fluency in both English and French 5 to 8 years of experience in finance systems project management, finance transformation, accounting technology implementation or related role sStrong understanding of accounting operations, finance processes and system-enabled control sExperience leading or supporting implementations of accounting and finance systems such as ERPs, AP automation, EPM, expense management or consolidation platform sHands-on experience with systems such as Sage Intacct, SAP, Concur, Workday or OneStream considered a strong asse tCPA designation preferred but not required, particularly for candidates who have transitioned into systems implementation or finance transformatio nProven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects involving Finance, IT, vendors and senior stakeholder sStrong project management fundamentals including planning, risk management, governance, status reporting and communicatio nAbility to translate finance and accounting requirements into clear business-friendly documentation and implementation plan sExperience developing formal business requirements, process documentation, test plans, training materials and cutover plan sFamiliarity with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, Smartsheet or MS Projec tExperience implementing finance or accounting technology in M&A, post-merger integration or other integration-focused environments is strongly preferre dCertification in project management such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent considered an asse tFor all positions in Québec, proficiency in French and English, both spoken and written, is mandatory. English is required due to regular interaction with colleagues and external partners outside Québec .

Posted 2 weeks ago

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